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by JackFaker 2762 days ago
I find this comparison to be very peculiar.

Modern "smartphones" are marketed and function as general purpose devices that can also make phone calls. These pocket computers have more in common with laptops with integrated wireless radios and have been positioned to be or become a users primary general purpose computing device.

In contrast, game consoles are designed to be appliances with a limited set of features that serve a specific set of functions. While it is true modern consoles devices are built with mainstream general purpose hardware the intended purpose of these devices is still limited even if it is possible to do more with them.